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Dear Student,

Congratulations! You’re now in your sophomore year of high school — one step closer to college

and career success.

Now’s the time to build on the groundwork you laid during your freshman year to continue planning

for college and your future career.

As a 10th-grader, you must complete three activities as part of the Scholar Success Program that you

began as a freshman to help you stay on track with your 21st Century Scholarship. You will take a

career interests assessment, gain workplace experience and estimate the college costs to learn

about what will and will not be covered by your 21st Century Scholarship.

In addition to these activities, there are other things you can do now to help you prepare.

Explore different career fields. Focus on learning more about different types of careers

and how they may connect with your interests and skills. Seek opportunities to talk to

professionals in career fields you’d like to explore more about. They can help you understand

the daily tasks and responsibilities required by the job, as well as the education you would need

to work in those fields.

Continue working hard in school. Stay on the path to success by earning at least a 2.5 grade

point average (GPA), taking challenging coursework and involving yourself in extracurricular

and service activities at school and in your community. You should also take the Preliminary

SAT, or PSAT, which is free for all Indiana sophomores, to help you prepare for college

admissions exams in 11th grade.

Learn more about financial aid. Remember that your 21st Century Scholarship only covers

tuition and mandatory fees, so it’s important to plan for other expenses, like housing and

meal plans. Talk with your parents or guardians and school counselors to explore additional

financial aid options and other scholarships that might be available to you.

And remember: As a 21st Century Scholar, you have committed to the Scholar Pledge to meet

academic requirements, complete the Scholar Success Program, and remain drug- and crime-free

during high school and college.

This program guide will help you complete your required 10th-grade activities so you can stay on

track toward graduating high school and succeeding in college and your future career.

Have a great school year!

Teresa Lubbers

Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education

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10PARENTS of Scholars

High school is a crucial time in your child’s education — so your help and support mean a lot. As a 21st Century Scholar, your child must successfully complete the Scholar Success Program.

What is the Scholar Success Program? The Scholar Success Program helps students prepare for college and

career success and stay on track to earn the 21st Century Scholarship,

which helps pay tuition, or the cost of attending classes, at Indiana

colleges. Each grade level has three activities, outlined in the chart to

the right, to be completed by June 30 of that school year. Scholars

must complete the specific steps and track their progress online using

ScholarTrack.

What is ScholarTrack?ScholarTrack is the one-stop-shop for Hoosiers’ state financial aid

needs. Scholars use ScholarTrack to track their completion of the

Scholar Success Program. Learn more about creating a ScholarTrack

account on page 5. To track activities in ScholarTrack, Scholars should

select “Scholar Success Program” under the “My State Aid” tab on their

dashboard.

How can I help my Scholar?First, read through this guide with your Scholar and help them put a

plan together for finishing this year’s activities. Then check out Scholars.IN.gov. Here, you’ll find information about each grade level, and a list

of partners that can help your child succeed. Plus, you can log in to

ScholarTrack with your child and check his or her progress together.

TIPS TO HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED.There are many ways you can help your child succeed in high school and prepare for college success:

•  Review classwork and homework with him or her nightly.

•  Regularly review online grades and progress reports.

•  Meet with teachers and counselors to discuss progress or any concerns.

•  Identify a quiet place at home to study.

•  Develop a daily homework schedule.

•  Talk about college and career plans.

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PROBLEM. DO YOU HAVE

A MINUTE?

21st CENTURY SCHOLAR PLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

As a 21st Century Scholar, you have taken the Scholar Pledge to meet the following requirements:

Complete the Scholar Success Program,

which includes activities at each grade level

in high school to help you stay on track for

college and career success. The chart below

shows all 12 activities that you must complete

by high school graduation. The following

pages provide instructions and resources to

help you complete this year’s requirements.

Graduate from a state-accredited high school

with a minimum of a Core 40 diploma and a

cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at

least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

File the Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA) by April 15 as a high school

senior and each year thereafter until you

graduate from college.

Apply to an eligible Indiana college as a high

school senior, and enroll in college as a full-

time student within one year of high school

graduation.

Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

(SAP) standards established by your college.

Complete 30 credit hours each year you are

in college to stay on track toward earning

your degree on time.

Do not use illegal drugs, commit a crime or

delinquent act, or consume alcohol before

reaching the legal drinking age.

1. Plan should be updated annually to keep students on track for high school graduation and college admission.

2. Includes job shadowing, internship, part-time employment, interviewing a professional or related experience linked to a student’s career aspirations.

3. Includes any additional scholarship opportunities beyond the 21st Century Scholarship.

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GRADE REQUIRED ACTIVITIES

Watch “Paying for College 101”

Participate in an Extracurricular or Service Activity

Create a Graduation Plan1

Take a Career Interests Assessment

Get Workplace Experience2

Estimate the Costs of College

Visit a College CampusTake a College Entrance Exam(ACT or SAT)

Search for Scholarships3

Submit Your College Application

Watch “College Success 101”

File Your FAFSA

The Scholar Success Program includes activities that will help you stay on track for college and career success.

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SCHOLARTRACKAs you complete the 10th-grade Scholar Success Program activities,

log in to your ScholarTrack account at ScholarTrack.IN.gov

to confirm you’ve completed the requirements. If you haven’t already

created your ScholarTrack account and completed your 9th-grade

Scholar Success Program activities, get started now so you don’t fall

further behind and risk losing your scholarship. Grade-level specific

activities should be completed by June 30 of each year throughout

high school.

Keep your contact information updatedThroughout high school, you will receive information and resources

to help you stay on track. Keep your mailing address, email address

and phone number up to date to make sure you don’t miss anything.

If your contact information changes at any point, log in to your

ScholarTrack account and make the necessary updates.

Don’t have a computer?If you do not have a computer with Internet access at home, use

a computer at school, a public library or a friend’s house. Or talk

to your school counselor, parents or teachers for help finding a

computer with Internet access.

WRITE YOUR SCHOLARTRACK USERNAME AND PASSWORD ON THE BACK OF YOUR SCHOLAR ID CARD AND KEEP IT WITH YOU.

USERNAME:

PASSWORD:

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TRACK YOUR PROGRESS AT

ScholarTrack.IN.gov

Record your ScholarTrack information below

My name is Madelyn.I’m a Scholar, and I’m tracking my progress toward a career as a physician’s assistant. Being a 21st Century Scholar has helped me connect with my school counselor to complete the Scholar Success Program. Building those relationships has been really helpful.

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GET STARTEDGo to ScholarTrack.IN.gov. Click Create an Account” and select “I am a student.” Students should be prepared to enter their name, date of birth, email address and Social Security Number (SSN) or Scholar ID.

CREATE AN ACCOUNTStudents can create a full or limited account. Full accounts, which require an SSN, grant access to all of ScholarTrack. Limited accounts, which require a Scholar ID, only grant access to the Scholar Success Program. Upgrade to a full account by adding an SSN at any time.

START TRACKINGFrom the dashboard, select “Scholar Success Program” under the “My State Aid” tab to complete the required Scholar Success Program activities in each grade of high school.

GET STARTEDat ScholarTrack.IN.gov

STAY ON TRACK WITH SCHOLARTRACK!

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GRADE 10 CHECKLISTWhat steps must you take now to achieve your goals? If you’re not sure, that’s okay! That’s the whole point of the Scholar Success

Program: to guide you every step of the way as you stay on track for

college and career success.

In 10th grade, your Scholar Success Program requirements will keep you on the

right track as you take a career interests assessment, get workplace experience

and watch the “Estimating Your College Costs” video.

On the next few pages, we’ll walk you through each of the steps and direct you

to resources to help you check them off your list and continue on your way to

success!

Take a Career Interests AssessmentFind out how your interests and skills match up with specific career fields. Log in to your ScholarTrack account to access Indiana Career Explorer and take an assessment. See pages 8-9 for more information.

Get Workplace Experience Learn more about career fields and specific careers that interest you through job shadowing, a part-time job or internship, or by interviewing a professional. See pages 10-11 for more information.

Estimate the Costs of CollegeWatch “Estimating Your College Costs” to learn how to calculate how much money you and your family may need to put toward your college education. See pages 12-13 for more information.

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Do you have any idea where you may want to go to college? What do you think you might study? I’m really interested in attending Purdue University.

I’ve always known I wanted a career in STEM,

but once I started taking chemistry classes, I got

interested in biochemistry.

How is the 21st Century Scholars program helping you prepare for college?It helps me set goals. It also helps me look ahead.

One year, a few of us got picked to visit various

colleges in Indiana. We got to visit different

buildings and the football field. It was nice to

experience things I know I might experience in the

future.

What do you think is the biggest benefit of the Scholars program? With this scholarship you have the opportunity

to meet new people and experience different

activities and that can help you in the future.

My name is Todd. I’m a Scholar, and I’m interested in a career in biochemistry.

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10Take a Career Interests Assessment

This is an online tool that will ask you a series of questions to help you identify careers that align with your interests and goals. You might be surprised by what you learn about yourself!

The career assessment will help you reflect on what kinds of

activities you enjoy and what hobbies and interests you value most;

it will also show you how to connect those interests to a job in the

real world. Taking this step as a sophomore will give you an early

start to understanding what you may like to study in college and

what things are important to you in a future job.

Get started!1. THINK ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS AND SKILLS. Before you take

a career interests assessment, take a moment to consider what

you like to do and what you are good at doing (and what others

say you are good at doing).

2. LOG IN TO YOUR SCHOLARTRACK ACCOUNT. Go to

ScholarTrack.IN.gov and select “Scholar Success Program” under

the “My State Aid” tab on your dashboard. Click on “Take a

Career Interests Assessment” and review the information. Then,

follow the steps to access Indiana Career Explorer. You should

have created an Indiana Career Explorer account when you

started your graduation plan as a freshman. If you’ve forgotten

your username or password, follow the steps to retrieve your

login information. If it’s your first time, follow the instructions to

create an account.

3. TAKE THE CAREER INTERESTS ASSESSMENT. Once you’re logged in to Indiana Career Explorer, there are three

assessments available. To complete the requirement, you must

take the assessment labeled “Career Interests Assessment.”

You’re encouraged to complete all three questionnaires to get

a better idea of what interests you, what you do well and what

is important to you in a career.

DO I PREFER TO WORK

INDIVIDUALLY OR ON GROUP

PROJECTS?

AM I INTERESTED IN MATH AND SCIENCE?

WHERE DO I WANT TO LIVE AND WORK?

DO I LIKE WORKING

WITH KIDS?

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COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENT!Go to ScholarTrack.IN.gov and log in to

your account to answer a few questions that confirm

you’ve completed this activity.

NEED ASSISTANCE? WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT HOW TO USE INDIANA CAREER EXPLORER AT INDIANACAREEREXPLORER.COM.

What did you learn about yourself?Once you have an idea of what careers you may be interested in,

take some time to research them. What type of education and

training will you need? How long will you need to go to school?

What sort of salary should you expect? What sort of schedule will

you be expected to work?

Things may changeConsider taking these assessments a few times throughout

high school. With Indiana Career Explorer, you can retake the

career interests assessment any time you want. Completing the

questionnaires at each grade level will allow you to see if any of

your interests, skills or work values have changed and if there are

any other career directions you should consider.

For more information and resources to help you plan for college

and career success, visit LearnMoreIndiana.org/career.

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Get Workplace Experience

To complete this activity, you must participate in at least one

workplace experience during your sophomore year. There are

different types of opportunities to pursue like job shadowing, an

informational interview, a part-time job or an internship.

Get started!Talk with your parents or guardians, teachers, school counselors or

other adults who could help you connect to workplace experiences.

You could also search for postings around your community center,

at school or online.

If you have already taken your career assessment, you can look for

opportunities that align with career fields you’re interested in or allow

you to use skills you enjoy. See page 11 for ideas to get you started.

Job shadowing

Job shadowing involves spending a day, or part of a day, with

someone who works in a career field you find interesting. Job

shadowing gives you a chance to observe a professional on the job —

performing everyday work tasks, interacting with colleagues and more.

Informational interview

If you’re not able to job shadow, schedule a brief informational

interview with a professional in a field you’re interested in instead. You

will have an opportunity to ask questions, learn about the education

and training needed for this career and what it’s like to work in this

field.

You will gain a better sense of what a certain job or workplace is like, as well as valuable lessons about responsibility, time management and how to act in a professional environment.

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BUILD ARÉSUMÉ

MEET NEW PEOPLE

LEARN TIMEMANAGEMENT

EARN A PAYCHECK

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COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENT!Go to ScholarTrack.IN.gov and log in to your account

to answer a few questions about your workplace

experience.

FIND CREATIVE WAYS TO GAIN CAREER EXPERIENCE:

• Volunteer at the local animal shelter

• Get a job at a doggy daycare

• Help a family friend tend to animals on his or her farm

• See if you can assist a trainer for one of your school’s sports teams

• Job shadow a trainer for a local professional team

• Get a job at a sporting goods store

• Get a job at a garden center

• Job shadow your school’s groundskeeper

• Start a lawn care business mowing neighbors’ yards

InternshipAn internship is a real-world experience related to your career

interests and goals. An internship typically lasts a few months

or more and provides hands-on involvement, allowing students to

gain valuable on-the-job training and skills. Internships can range

from several hours per week to full time and may be paid or unpaid.

Visit IndianaINTERN.net to start your internship search.

Part-time employmentPart-time employment, whether or not it’s related to your career

interests, is valuable workplace experience that helps you save

money for college. In addition to providing a paycheck, a job can

teach you responsibility and time management and can help you

explore career directions. Plus, an employer may provide you

with a letter of recommendation when it comes time to apply

to college or a future job.

Always keep in mind that you are a student first and schoolwork

should be your number one priority.

For more information about what you can do to prepare for

college and a career, visit LearnMoreIndiana.org/career.

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Estimate the Costs of College

College may be more attainable than you think. The “Estimating Your

College Costs” video will help you determine what college expenses

you and your family should plan for.

The video will show you how to use the Indiana College Costs

Estimator, which is an online tool that calculates the net price of

college. That is the difference between a college’s total or “sticker”

price (tuition plus housing, books and supplies, transportation and

other living expenses) minus any grants and scholarships that you

qualify for — such as the 21st Century Scholarship.

Get started!Log in to your ScholarTrack account at ScholarTrack.IN.gov, select

“Scholar Success Program” under the “My State Aid” tab and click the

link for “Estimate the Costs of College.” Review the information and

follow the steps to watch the “Estimating Your College Costs” video.

Compare college costsOnce you’ve watched the video, consider completing the College

Costs Estimator at IndianaCollegeCosts.org. The calculator will ask

you to enter information about your household income and other

financial details, so you will want to work with a parent or guardian.

This online tool will calculate your Expected Family Contribution

(EFC), which is an estimate that colleges use to determine how much

financial aid you would be eligible to receive if you were to attend

their school. This same calculation is used when students file a FAFSA

(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) during their senior year to

determine what need-based financial aid they are eligible to receive.

Once your EFC is calculated, you will be able to view side-by-side

comparisons of the estimated cost to attend different Indiana colleges.

Watch the “Estimating Your College Costs” video to learn how to calculate how much money you and your family may need to contribute toward your college education.

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Covering the additional costs of collegeConsider ways to bridge the gap between what your grants and

scholarships will cover and what you and your family will need

to pay. Consider opening a bank account or tax-free Indiana

CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan (CollegeChoiceDirect.com).

Here are some ways to maximize your savings:

• SIGN UP FOR UPROMISE®. Ask your parent or guardian to link

his or her credit and debit cards to a UPromise® account and

part of what they spend on eligible purchases (like groceries,

gasoline and shopping) will be contributed automatically to your

529 plan.

• SAVE YOUR PENNIES. Every dollar saved from a summer or

part-time job can make a difference over time. Consider setting

up your paycheck for direct deposit into your 529 plan.

• THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING. Ask relatives and friends

to contribute to your college savings account for birthdays or

holidays. If they live in Indiana, their contributions to your 529

plan are eligible for the state tax credit.

For more information about paying for college, visit

LearnMoreIndiana.org/cost.

COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENT!Go to ScholarTrack.IN.gov and log in to your account

to answer a few questions that confirm you’ve watched

the video.

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CAN YOU SOLVE THE EQUATION? A + B = $EFCEFC, or Expected Family Contribution, is an estimate that colleges use to determine how much financial aid you would be eligible to receive if you were to attend their school. Talk with your parents or guardians about what combination of savings and loans you will need to cover your additional expenses.

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My name is Matthew. I’m a Scholar, and I’m interested in a career in film.

How does being a 21st Century Scholar help you in school?It’s helped me to be organized. It’s also helped me

understand the responsibilities of going to college,

and it’s given me a list of things I need to do to be

prepared.

How are you and your family preparing for college?My sister is a 21st Century Scholar and she’s

graduating college this year. That’s really helping

me understand what’s coming up next. We talk

about what college is going to be like. My family is

really supportive of my college career.

What advice do you have for other Scholars who are starting to prepare for college?Be persistent. Follow deadlines and do what you

need to do so you’ll be prepared for the future.

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RESOURCESWe know the road to college can be confusing, which is why

Indiana has created this guide, as well as many other resources,

to help you succeed in high school and prepare for college.

School CounselorsThe first people you can turn to for help are your school

counselors. They have been through the process before,

helped many other students like you and can connect you

to the assistance you need.

Scholars.IN.govThe 21st Century Scholars website is a comprehensive resource

for you and the Scholar Success Program. If you need more

information about the program requirements discussed in this

guide, check out Scholars.IN.gov/grade-10.

Student Support Center: 888-528-4719Call the Student Support Center if you have any questions about

your scholarship or the 21st Century Scholars program.

Or you can email us at Scholars@che.IN.gov.

Regional Outreach CoordinatorsFor answers to your questions contact your regional Outreach

Coordinator. To locate your Outreach Coordinator, visit

Scholars.IN.gov/contact-us.

Learn More IndianaLearn More Indiana has answers to your questions about planning,

preparing and paying for college completion and career success.

Website: LearnMoreIndiana.org Facebook: Facebook.com/LearnMoreIN Twitter: Twitter.com/LearnMoreIN

Instagram: @LearnMoreIndiana YouTube: YouTube.com/LearnMoreIN

College Success CoalitionsLearn More Indiana has developed a growing network of state

and local organizations working to help more Hoosiers access

and complete college. These organizations host local events and

activities to help students and their families prepare for college.

College Success Coalition member organizations include

local government, businesses, colleges, schools, local media,

libraries, youth-serving organizations, service clubs, community

foundations, faith-based organizations and others.

To find a College Success Coalition near you, visit

LearnMoreIndiana.org/coalitions.

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FAQSHow do I maintain the Scholar Pledge and keep my scholarship?To maintain eligibility for your scholarship, you

must meet the following requirements:

• Complete the Scholar Success Program by high

school graduation, which includes activities at

each grade level in high school to help you stay

on track for college.

• Graduate from a state-accredited high school

with a minimum of a Core 40 diploma and a

cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at

least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) by April 15 as a high school senior and

each year thereafter until you graduate from

college.

• Apply to an eligible Indiana college as a high

school senior, and enroll in college as a full-

time student within one year of high school

graduation.

• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

standards established by your college.

• Complete 30 credit hours each year you are in

college to stay on track toward earning your

degree on time.

• Do not use illegal drugs, commit a crime or

delinquent act, or consume alcohol before

reaching the legal drinking age.

What should I do if I change schools or my contact information changes? It’s important that you receive notifications and

updates from the 21st Century Scholars program

to make sure you’re on track to complete the

requirements. Update your school and contact

information in your ScholarTrack account at

ScholarTrack.IN.gov. From your dashboard, click

“My Account” and then select “Edit My Profile.”

Do I have to file the FAFSA every year in high school?No. You must complete the FAFSA (Free

Application for Federal Student Aid) during the

year you graduate high school. This will be your

senior year, unless you plan to graduate early.

If I graduate early, can I still use the 21st Century Scholarship?Yes. If you plan to graduate following your junior

year, you need to notify your school counselor so

he or she can inform the 21st Century Scholars

program of this change. You must also complete

the FAFSA by April 15 of your junior year.

Can I use my scholarship to pay for dual-credit classes while in high school?No. The scholarship is only available once you

have graduated high school.

If my GPA falls below 2.5 for a semester, will I lose the scholarship?You must achieve an overall, cumulative GPA of

2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale upon graduation from

high school. A cumulative GPA is the average of

all your grades during all your semesters of high

school. Even if your cumulative GPA falls below

2.5 some time during your high school career, you

are still eligible for your scholarship as long as

your GPA is at least 2.5 at the time of graduation.

Can I receive the scholarship if I complete a high school equivalency exam (like a GED or TASC) or complete home school?No. You must graduate with a Core 40 diploma

from an eligible high school recognized by the

Indiana Department of Education.

What happens if I don’t complete my Scholar Success Program activities on time?You must verify you’ve completed the three

grade-specific activities via ScholarTrack by June

30 of each academic year. Failure to complete

your activities by June 30 may put you at risk

of losing the 21st Century Scholarship. You

must complete all of the activities by June 30

of your senior year to be eligible to receive the

scholarship.

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ATTENTION Scholar Parents:YOU WANT THE BEST for your child, and you understand that completing education beyond high school leads to more opportunities, higher earnings and a better quality of life.

Every year the 21st Century Scholarship makes it possible for thousands of young Hoosiers to afford college, but Indiana is equally committed to helping Scholar parents and other adults get the education and training they need to get ahead, too.

Free Training. Better Jobs.

Stronger Indiana.

Free Education and Training for Hoosier AdultsThere’s never been a better time to skill up in Indiana with new financial aid options designed specifically with the needs of working-age adults in mind, including:

• Workforce Ready Grant: Choose from 140+ tuition-free certificates at Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University in some of Indiana’s highest-demand, high-wage fields: Advanced Manufacturing, Building & Construction, Health & Life Sciences, IT & Business Services, and Transportation & Logistics.

• Adult Student Grant: Receive a renewable $2,000 grant toward a certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree at colleges and universities across Indiana. Many campuses also offer special programs and incentives—like flexible class schedules, online courses and college credit for work and military experience—for adult students.

99% of all new jobs created this decade have

required education and training beyond high school, so now is the time to and take your life and career to the next level.

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